Welcome to 1839 Rush Street in Waterloo. This is a cozy, well-cared-for home with a functional layout and an impressive amount of flexible living space. The main level features two comfortable bedrooms, a welcoming living room filled with natural light, and a kitchen and dining setup that flows easily for everyday living. Just off the main living areas is a bright sunroom/bonus room, perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying morning coffee. The third bedroom is located upstairs, offering a private retreat that works well as a primary bedroom, guest space, or quiet home office. Downstairs, the basement provides additional living and recreational space, including a large finished area ideal for a family room, game room, or hobby space. You’ll also find generous storage and a dedicated laundry area, making the lower level both functional and versatile. One of the standout features of this property is the abundance of garage space, along with a finished living area above the garage. Whether you envision a game room, craft studio, workout space, or a home office away from the main house, this area offers incredible flexibility to fit your lifestyle. With its cozy feel, smart layout, and multiple bonus spaces inside and out, this home offers so much for the new owners!
For sale
$249,900
1839 Rush St, Waterloo, IA 50701
3beds
2,014sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
8,276.4 Square Feet Lot
$240,900 Zestimate®
$124/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Dedicated laundry areaCozy well-cared-for homeAbundance of garage spaceFunctional layoutGenerous storageTwo comfortable bedrooms
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 06, 2026 at 03:01am
Listed by:
Bethany Benner 319-551-4010,
Oakridge Real Estate
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR,MLS#: 20260490
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,014 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 416
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: 3 or More Stalls, Detached Garage
- Carport spaces: 3
Lot
- Size: 8,276.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 62 x 135
Details
- Parcel number: 891328176031
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Waterloo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $124/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $225,350
- Annual tax amount: $4,338
- Date on market: 2/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$240,900
$229,000 - $253,000
$1,615/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $249,900+78.5%$124/sqft |
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| 7/28/2017 | Sold | $140,000-3.4%$70/sqft |
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| 4/27/2017 | Listing removed | $144,900$72/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX HOME GROUP #20161318 Report a problem | ||
| 2/10/2017 | Price change | $144,900-3.4%$72/sqft |
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| 7/30/2016 | Price change | $150,000-6.2%$74/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX HOME GROUP #20161318 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,788 +10.6% | $199,980 |
| 2023 | $3,424 +2.8% | $199,980 +21.4% |
| 2022 | $3,331 -9% | $164,770 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,345/mo
Principal & interest
$969
Property taxes
$289
Home insurance
$87
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Alabar Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Fred Becker Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Central Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fred Becker Elementary
- Middle: Central
- High: West High
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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